Pleasant Grove is joining a statewide program to give our downtown a much-needed facelift. Expect more walkable streets and a better mix of local shops to make the city center a place you actually want to hang out.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The change aims to increase local sales tax revenue by requiring retail components in new mixed-use projects.
The city and its residents benefit from a more vibrant downtown and increased tax revenue to fund public services.
Developers may face stricter requirements for their projects, potentially increasing the complexity of new downtown builds.
Follow this issue in Pleasant Grove
Get an alert when it comes back up at City Hall — one plain-English email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.
The city is looking at how to better connect the historic downtown core with surrounding areas, specifically addressing the barriers created by the railroad and State Street. The goal is to make the area more walkable and inviting for residents.